Car editor Niek Schenk answers: ‘That differs per municipality. In some municipalities it is forbidden, in others it is allowed, but often under certain conditions. In that case, for example, a cable duct is mandatory. Furthermore, there is of course the risk of liability if a passer-by trips over such a cable. That can have far-reaching consequences.’
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